Mattias Janmark and Connor Brown: Both bottom-six forwards made significant contributions during the Oilers’ 2024 run to the Stanley Cup Final. Janmark, who scored the team’s only goal in Game 7 and finished with four goals and eight points in the playoffs, and Brown, were highlighted as valuable assets for the team moving forward.
Expert Opinions: Tyler Yaremchuk, an OilersNation writer and producer, emphasized the importance of re-signing both Janmark and Brown for the 2024-25 season. He noted that they are both pending UFAs and likely to be affordable.
– Locker Room Influence: Janmark is valued for his positive influence in the locker room, a factor reportedly endorsed by Connor McDavid.
– Contract Considerations: Brown could be retained on a cheaper contract next season, making his return financially feasible.
Additional Player: Philipp Broberg also emerged as a top-four defenseman during the latter part of the playoffs, further indicating his potential value to the team.
